From the Rolls-Royce experimental archive: a quarter of a million communications from Rolls-Royce, 1906 to 1960's. Documents from the Sir Henry Royce Memorial Foundation (SHRMF).
Production alterations, delays, and parts for Wraith 'A' and 'B' series vehicles.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 108\2\ scan0087 | |
| Date | 16th May 1938 guessed | |
| -2- (contd.) (6) Dashboard. INSPECTION LAMP Alteration to Dashboard drilling sent through on May 9th. 10 boards drilled - 6 of these completely fitted up. (7) Pressure Piping for Damper Control. This has been held up since May 5th. and new parts instructed. 4 Chassis to be changed. (8) Undershields and SIde Rest Plates. Recent alterations on Undershields have caused considerable inconvenience and delay on Tool design and manufacture. The Briggs Body Co. have repeatedly complained about the way they have been inconvenienced with these changes. (9) Alterations. Approximately 70 alterations - due to Drawing Office errors etc. have been issued during the last 7 weeks. Approximately 560 alterations have been issued on Wraith since January 1st. from all sources. Wraith "A" Series - 1st. 100 Sets. The following are still held up for production. Propeller Shafts. Rear Cross Member - details. Petrol Tanks - details. 4 WEEKS Side Steering - details. Wraith "B" Series - (100 - 300) Crankcase details. Spring Anchor & Bumper Brackets. Flywheel & Clutch details. Front Bumper. Radiator and Fittings. Rear Springs and Threaded Shackles. Brake Lever Mech. Petrol Tank etc. Prop. SHafts. Side Steering Tube. Rear Axle Driving Flange. Prop. Shafts. Front Brake Equaliser. Electrical details. Servo Mech. Front & Rear Hub details. | ||